Michael IV the Paphlagonian. 1034-1041. AV Histamenon Nomisma (25.5mm, 4.41 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. EF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 1007.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

The Family of Constantine Collection, Gold

Estimate: $ 1 000

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Michael IV the Paphlagonian. 1034-1041. AV Histamenon Nomisma (25.5mm, 4.41 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Nimbate facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Crowned facing bust of Michael, wearing jeweled loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger, being crowned by manus Dei above. DOC 1d; Füeg II 1.C.1 (this coin illustrated); SB 1824. Attractively toned, a couple of minor scratches under tone. EF.

From the Family of Constantine Collection, assembled with guidance by Roland Michel, Geneva. Ex Jürgen K. Schmidt Collection (Triton V, 16 January 2002), lot 2305; Leu 65 (21 May 1996), lot 611.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 126 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 28-29 May 2024. This lot is in Session Four, which will begin 29 May at 2 PM ET.

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